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How long does debt reflect on your credit score?

How long does debt reflect on your credit score?

14 September 2021 · Harper Banks

If you’ve ever had debt that you didn’t manage well, you may have wondered how long the debt would remain, or be retained, on your credit score. This is known as a “retention period” and it is governed by the law.

Is an average credit score better than a zero?

Is an average credit score better than a zero?

13 September 2021 · Harper Banks

If you have a credit score of zero, you may be reluctant to start building it, for fear of it being average for a time. However, is sustaining a credit score of zero a sensible strategy?

Does credit card travel insurance cover every ticket you buy?

Does credit card travel insurance cover every ticket you buy?

12 September 2021 · Harper Banks

Having used your credit card to purchase plane tickets for your family vacation, you find out that you will receive automatic travel insurance. But does this apply to every ticket holder?

When to give your family access to your credit card

When to give your family access to your credit card

9 September 2021 · Harper Banks

If you are the main breadwinner in your household, you may find it beneficial to give your family members access to your credit card. This will allow them to make purchases on their own. However, this also comes with risks.

What happens if you don’t pay your taxes?

What happens if you don’t pay your taxes?

7 September 2021 · Harper Banks

As a South African citizen, you are required to pay taxes on any income you earn. However, you may have wondered what would happen if you didn’t pay your taxes.

If you won the lottery, would you be taxed?

If you won the lottery, would you be taxed?

6 September 2021 · Harper Banks

We all dream about winning the lotto, and having millions transferred into our bank accounts. But have you considered how much of it you would have to surrender to the tax authority?

How to open a bank account for your parents

How to open a bank account for your parents

3 September 2021 · Harper Banks

Your parents or grandparents may have grown up in a time when not everyone had bank accounts. Perhaps they preferred working with cash, or maybe it just wasn’t the norm to work through banks.

What is a business tax profile?

What is a business tax profile?

2 September 2021 · Harper Banks

When you register as a taxpayer, a personal tax profile will be created for you. If you have a business, you will need to register this as well.

Will SARS inform you if you miss a claim you’re entitled to?

Will SARS inform you if you miss a claim you’re entitled to?

1 September 2021 · Harper Banks

During tax season, you will complete your income tax forms and submit this to SARS. Depending on what you have declared, you will receive a tax return. However, what if you accidentally miss a claim you’re entitled to?

Does reversing a debit order impact your credit score?

Does reversing a debit order impact your credit score?

31 August 2021 · Harper Banks

You are in control of your debit orders. If you’re dissatisfied, you’re allowed to reverse or stop it. However, what does this mean for your credit score?

Legalising marijuana – how will it impact insurance?

Legalising marijuana – how will it impact insurance?

30 August 2021 · Harper Banks

With marijuana being legalised in South Africa, the insurance industry has to consider the implications of this decision on their business and clients.

How much do you pay for your garage card?

How much do you pay for your garage card?

26 August 2021 · Joshua White

We look at the garage card offerings from Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, and First National Bank (FNB), and consider what clients get for their fees.

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